Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $206 | $800 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23W | 120W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 212 g | 205 g |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 Pro is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size. Xiaomi 12T Pro is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Google Pixel 7 Pro is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 730 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Internal_Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card_Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Card Slot | — | No |
| Type | — | UFS 3.1, LPDDR5 RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.85, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.22" (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Xiaomi ProCut, Xiaomi ProFocus |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.47", 0.8µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min (advertised) |
| Wireless_Charging | 23W wireless (Pixel Stand 2), 12W Qi wireless | — |
| Reverse_Wireless_Charging | Yes | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches) | 163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 212 g (7.48 oz) | 205 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| IP_Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, Silver, Blue |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2 (some sources indicate 5.3) |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 06 | October 4, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 13 | Available. Released October 4, 2022 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (with support until 2027) | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, MIUI 13 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Xiaomi 12T Pro?
Xiaomi 12T Pro — 212 g for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 205 g for the Xiaomi 12T Pro.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Xiaomi 12T Pro?
Google Pixel 7 Pro — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Oct 2022 for the Xiaomi 12T Pro.
Is the Google Pixel 7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12T Pro rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 Pro 9/10 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro 8/10.